Yanxin Liu

Yanxin Liu is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry and the Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology Research (IBBR) at the University of Maryland. His research focuses on understanding protein complexes related to human diseases using an integrative approach combining biophysics, biochemistry, structural biology, and computational modeling. The lab specializes in high-resolution cryo-electron microscopy, cryo-electron tomography, and molecular dynamics simulations. Recent highlights include collaborations on viral structural analysis, protein aggregation studies, and computational modeling of Hsp90 dynamics. The lab has secured significant resources, including Anton3 supercomputer time for biomolecular simulations and a Labbot instrument for advanced research.

Dr. Liu’s work emphasizes cross-disciplinary collaboration, with contributions to studies on SARS-CoV-2 proteins, mitochondrial chaperones, and Lassa virus mechanisms. His team has trained students and postdocs who have received awards such as the G. Forrest Woods Memorial Scholarship and FASEB travel grants. The Liu Lab actively recruits students and researchers, fostering a dynamic environment for addressing biomedical challenges through structural biology and advanced technologies.

• Key Technologies: Cryo-EM, Molecular Dynamics, NMR Spectroscopy
• Focus Areas: Protein-Protein Interactions, Disease Mechanisms, Drug Design
• Collaborations: University of Maryland, FDA, UCSF